_Did the kids get sucked into Asgard? A behind‑the‑scenes look at the Thor: Love & Thunder cast_*
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The God‑of‑Cameos
Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky
India (10 years old) takes on the role of “Love.”
One of the eight‑year‑old twins – Tristan or Sasha – also makes a cameo.
“These were my kids. One of them plays the character of Love,” the Norse‐king laughed in the interview with Kevin McCarthy.
Christian Bale & Natalie Portman
Both stars also let their lil’ ones jump into the action.
Bale’s family dynamics: Emmeline (17) and Joseph (7), son of his wife Sibi Blažić, begged him to take the Gorr role: “We said no, dad, you’re making this one. And I said I might, and they said, ‘Yes, absolutely.’”
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The Pull‑about of Gorr
Christian kept the ‘Gorr the God Butcher’ gig alive because his kids would not let him miss out.
It’s the first time his brood had taken a genuine interest in what he’d be doing—so he had to listen to them.
“They corrected me… said ‘No, dad, you’re making this one.’ I said ‘okay.’”
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Emotional Highlights
The cast unanimously said the film was pretty epic with a big dose of love from the kids who felt it was part of their family story.
A heart‑warming talk about how even the youngest members can influence adults in the industry — showing that family truly makes the business.
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Bottom Line
The Marvel film not only delivered thunderbolts and apocalyptic fun but also showcased a family‑centric cameo culture: Chris’ children, Christian’s kids, and Natalie’s little ones all cast themselves into the Asgardian universe. It proves that when a parent has kids that push you to keep doing what you love, the result is a blockbuster that feels genuinely loved.
